
People running the show shouldn’t write history books: APJ Abdul Kala...
The controversy over rewriting of history textbooks notwithstanding, former President APJ Abdul Kalam says fair research is needed in this regard and any such rework attempt should not be made by “people running the show” but by people of academic excellence.He is also of the view that... read more »

Fadnavis leaves for official visit to U.S.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday left for a week-long official trip to the U.S. He is accompanied by Industry Minister Subhash Desai. Fadnavis is expected to attend a series of meetings with trade, commerce and industry houses which have been lined up. read more »

MP Home Minister dismisses call for CBI enquiry
Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Babulal Gaur on Monday dismissed calls for a CBI enquiry into the deaths of those involved in the Vyapam scam. “One who has come will eventually go. The prisoners die daily because of illness. There is no need for a CBI enquiry,” Gaur said. As per reports,... read more »

Anthony Anderson cracks ‘white’ joke on 2015 BET awards winner ...
If Sam Smith isn’t available to collect his ” Best New Artist” title at the 2015 BET awards, Anthony Anderson will wear his wig and do it for him, but not without a joke. Wearing Smith’s signature look, the 44-year-old actor collected the award on the singer’s behalf,... read more »
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Not a racial attack: Alabama Governor apologises for assault on Indian grandfather
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat after Sakshi Maharaj’s remarks: Our mothers are not baby fac...
New Delhi: Days after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sakshi Maharaj made controversial remarks asking Hindu mothers to produce at least four kids, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief... read more »

Swine flu scare: As death toll constantly rises, chemists report shortage of medicines
New Delhi: Chemists are reporting a shortage of swine flu medication at a time when 39 people have died in the country over the last 24 hours and 624 people have lost their lives due to the... read more »

Senior Coast Guard official contradicts Centre’s version in...
In a major embarrassment to the government, a Deputy Inspector General of the Coast Guard has directly contradicted the government’s version in the controversial Pak boat incident. According to... read more »